miHoYo just revealed the Genshin Impact 5.3 livestream date-marking the countdown to new banners, characters, and quests that could reshape your roster.
The upcoming Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream will reveal all the information on the update, including the rerun characters and character banner order. The Livestream date and time has been announced for version 5.3, so let’s find out when it is going to happen.
Dear Traveler, it's announcement time! #GenshinImpact #GenshinSpecialProgram
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) December 18, 2024
The special program for Genshin Impact's new version will premiere on the official Twitch and YouTube channels on 12/20/2024 at 07:00 AM (UTC-5)!
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Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream has been scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The Genshin 5.3 livestream will be streamed on official YouTube and Twitch channel of Genshin Impact. As usual, the special broadcast will give away 300 Primogem worth of redeem codes, which we will update and add to our Genshin Impact codes list in real-time, so bookmark it now.
The Genshin Impact 5.3 version is expected to be a massive update and here is everything you can look forward to:
- Three new characters: 5-star Mavuika, 5-star Citlali, and 4-star Lan Yan
- Multiple New Events, A return of Lantern Rite event
- The Final Act of the Natlan Archon Quest
- Tons of QoL updates and Rewards
What new characters are confirmed for version 5.3
Genshin Impact 5.3 New Characters
Version 5.3 introduced two new 5-star characters and one new 4-star character, confirmed during the December 2024 livestream.
5-Star Characters
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Mavuika (“Night-Igniting Flame”): Pyro Claymore user and Pyro Archon from Natlan.
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Citlali (“Obsidian Opalstar”): Cryo Catalyst user from the Masters of the Night Wind tribe.
4-Star Character
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Lan Yan (“Spring Woven From Jade”): Anemo Catalyst user, a new addition from Liyue.
These characters debuted in Phase 1 banners starting January 1, 2025, alongside reruns in Phase 2.
When do Mavuika and Citlali appear on banners in 5.3
Mavuika and Citlali Banner Dates
Mavuika and Citlali debuted on separate Phase 1 event banners in Genshin Impact Version 5.3, running concurrently.
Phase 1 Schedule
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Banners active from January 1, 2025, to January 21, 2025 (server time).
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Featured alongside 4-stars: Kachina, Bennett, and Diona.
Post-Banner Availability
These banners concluded before Phase 2 (January 21 to February 11, 2025), which featured Arlecchino and Clorinde reruns. As of January 2026, characters remain pullable via standard or chronicled wishes.
